Fax Number: 1-(877)-GALA-001
E-mail: info@galagal.com
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the 7 ways you pledge to help EVERY organization?
2. Do you conduct Silent Auctions as well?
3. How are you paid?
4. What do your services cost?
5. Do you consign items to my auction?
6. What is the Silent Auction Evaluation?
7. What is an Auction Profit Consultant?
8. I've never had an auction. Can you help me?
9. Who are your clients?
10. What's your experience?
11. What help can I receive for my Silent Auction?
12. What services do I receive? What do you do?
13.
Do you provide the items for sale at my auction?
1.
Gala Gal, Inc. is 100%
committed to providing YOUR auction solution in one of 7 ways:
▪ Provide a trained and licensed Professional Auctioneer with fundraising experience
▪ Partner with you over time and provide on-going consultation and SOLUTIONS
▪ Present a Private or Public Seminar (3.5 or 7 hours) designed to your specifications
▪ Recommendations for Auction Software, Audio Visual, or Personnel support
▪Offer the 250-page Fundraising Auction Manual, AUCTION! The 98 Solutions to Every Charity Auction Challenge
▪ www.AuctionMatchmaker.com, Matching Worthy Causes and Talented Auctioneers!
▪ A referral to another provider if options 1-6 wont meet your needs!
2. Do you conduct Silent Auctions as well?
Yes. Weve had several clients who conduct only silent auctions.
3. How are you paid?
All clients are eligible to receive auction services at no charge to the
non-profit organization. Our parent company, Society Benefits, was recognized
for this innovative new business plan as the
Greater Orlando Business Ethics Award Winner and was also nominated
nationally for the American Business Ethics Award.
As each client is unique, we encourage each to choose an auction compensation plan that works for their individual budget and clients.
▪ Some clients prefer to pay a percentage of the proceeds.
▪ Other clients contract a flat fee with incentive bonuses based upon auction revenue generated by our award-winning auctioneer.
▪ Most clients choose not to use any of their profits. These non-profits choose to use the Shared Subsidy (buyer's premium) which underwrites their auctioneer services.
Client spaces are limited. We conduct only a small number of carefully selected auction events per year and book up to 18 months in advance. Preference is given to returning clients and established galas with auction revenue in excess of $50,000.
Please contact us at 1-877-GALA-411 (1-877-425-2411) or write info@GalaGal.com to discuss your upcoming event and personal needs.
4. What do your services cost?
It does NOT cost to hire a professional auctioneer - IT PAYS! We are an
Exclusive Benefit & Charity Auctioneer Service business providing
award-winning charity auctioneer services that entertain and make your
organization money. In addition, your organization receives unlimited,
professional charity auction fundraising consultation during the gala
planning stages.
These services are a priceless value as each client receives customized services according to their needs.
▪ Auction Services are available to a limited number of events per year. For qualifying non-profit organizations there is No Charge to the organization by using the Shared Subsidy (buyer's premium).
▪ Services can be contracted for a percentage of the charity auction revenue generated by our entertaining charity auctioneer.
▪ Full Charity Auction Services are also available for a flat fee plus incentive bonuses based upon auction revenue generated by licensed and experienced Benefit Auctioneer.
5. Do you consign items to my auction?
No. As part of our corporate philosophy to make benefit auctions
more honest, financially beneficial and forthright, we do NOT consign
any items into your silent or live charity auctions. With Gala Gal, we
ideally want YOU to receive 100% of the dollars bid from a PURE DONATION
AUCTION. You are a charity. You should not pay for anything!
BEWARE CONSIGNMENT auctioneers who may provide goods for your auction. Consignment means that a large portion of your bidders' money is spent paying the auctioneer and NOT supporting your organization. Your small "portion of the proceeds" is quite often very misleading to your generous donors who believe they are giving thousands of dollars to your benefit. In truth, you only keep pennies on the dollar with a consignment auction!
6. What is the Silent Auction Evaluation?
The Silent Auction Evaluation is a 75-point assessment of your current
auction program. It highlights your current areas of event strengths and
provides you with a written report. The evaluation details additional silent
auction methods and professional techniques that will increase your revenue.
Discover as our others clients have how their same auction, if managed more
efficiently, would have grossed $14,000-$20,000 more! Find out for yourself!
We're so sure we can find more free money for you, that we invite you to take
our challenge for free! Call 1-877-GALA-411 (1-877-425-2411) or
info@GalaGal.com for additional information.
The Tampa Museum of Art, Florida Hospital and the Lake Mary Chamber of Commerce are just a few of the clients who've found our Evaluations to be accurate, insightful and definitely useful. Take advantage of this free opportunity and take YOUR event to the next level!
7. What is an Auction Profit Consultant?
Gala Gal's Charity Auction Profit Consultants watch the financial bottom
line at all times. You receive a personal auction consultant for 11 months
in advance, advising you on how to reduce or eliminate your costs and
recommending multiple auction methods of generating more event revenue. Your
charities and non-profits receive our personal coaches to help you MAKE MORE
MONEY, and our services are available to many of our qualifying non-profits
clients at no charge. If you want the greatest financial success possible from
your events, Call 1-877-GALA-411 (1-877-425-2411)
8. I've never had an auction. Can you help me?
Yes, of course! There are several ways we can help.
IF YOU'RE ALREADY PLANNING AN AUCTION:
1. Call us at Call 1-877-GALA-411 (1-877-425-2411) or e-mail info@GalaGal.com for a FREE "Client Needs Survey" . With this brief personal consultation, you receive an assessment of your goals and resources to determine how best we can assist you.
2. Email your specific questions and requests to or info@GalaGal.com for additional information.
9. Who are your clients?
Mayor Buddy Dyer's CityKidz - City of Orlando
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children West Palm Beach, FL
Conservancy of Southwest Florida Naples, FL
Arnold Palmer Hospital
Robert Gamez Foundation
Universal Orlando Foundation
Junior League
Catholic Charities
Central Florida Womens League
Club Manager's Association of America
Hope & Help Headdress Ball
Shepherds Hope Famous Faces Gala
Leukemia Lymphoma Society
Cystic Fybrosis Foundation
Health Central of Florida
Special Olympics
Easter Seals
Sugarbash! - American Diabetes Association
Femmes de Coeur
Hear My Hands!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida
Charity for Charities
Rotary Clubs
New Hope for Kids
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
C.A.R.E. Foundation
Greyhound Pets of America of Greater Orlando
Jewish Community Center
Women Playing for T.I.M.E.
and more...
Other clients for whom we have performed either live
auction bid-calling, pre-auction consultation and/or Silent Auction Evaluations
include
Tampa Museum of Art
Florida Hospital
Lake Mary Chamber of Commerce
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
Hear My Hands
The First Academy private school
Canine Companions
Seminole County Bar Association
The Fringe Festival
10. What's your experience?
Jenelle Taylor, certified Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) has planned more
than 110 charity and benefit auctions during her years as the Auction Designer
for Society Benefits.
Auctioneer Jenelle Taylor is:
The first person in the world to write and publish step-by-step How-To books designed specifically to educate other auctioneers who wished to know more about conducting and perfecting benefit auctions
The ONLY Auctioneer in the country to attend 4 National Conferences of Benefit Auction Specialists
Author of Society Benefits' 3-Book Toolkit for Benefit Auctioneers Series
Author of Society Benefits' Foolproof Fundraising Book for Charities
Author of 6 New and Revised Books for the Benefit Auction Industry
NAA Certified BAS (Benefit Auction Specialist)
National Auctioneer Association member (NAA)
o NAA Presidential Advisory Council
NAA Certified Auction Manager
NAA Certified Auction Administrator
NAA Certified Train the Trainer
Florida Auctioneers Association member (FAA)
Greater Orlando Business Ethics Award Winner
American Business Ethics Award Nominee
Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI) - Second year Candidate, an
accreditation acquired by only 3% of the top auctioneers
Past benefit auction client references are available at 1-877-GALA-411 (1-877-425-2411) or e-mail info@GalaGal.com
11. What help can I receive for my Silent Auction?
· Emcee / Host -Microphone announcements, welcome, introductions
· Attendance at key meetings such as Initial, Mid-Point, Crunch Time, Final Hours
· Unlimited Consultation via phone, e-mail, and fax
· Auction Design recommendations for items, packaging, pricing, display, promotion
· Big Money Kick-off Party- personalize your auction and identify the best auction items
· Templates and Editing - for solicitation letters, donor forms, auction descriptions
· Timeline with deadlines for numerous pre-auction details
· Donor Ideas for area restaurants, entertainment, travel, goods & services
· Pre-Event Evaluation review of past years with recommendations; sorting of current donations into live, silent, raffle or other for optimal revenue and audience appeal
· Ready-Made Templates - silent auction bid sheets, live description sheets, and invoices
· Displays - Table layouts, item grouping and display enhancements
· Auction Catalog Design recommendations, samples, editing of auction descriptions
· Promotion - assistance with newspaper, TV and Radio press releases and media coverage
· Volunteer Training - training volunteers for registration, check-out, live auction support
These additional auction services may be available for your event. As the needs of each event are unique, a face-to-face conversation will allow us to understand your organizations wishes and prepare our best proposal!
12. What services do I receive? What do you do?
Enjoy the following Gala Gal Auction Services:
Entertain with an winning Auctioneer
receive personal coaching for your monthly meetings
get unlimited phone, e-mail, and fax consultations
achieve personalized and thematic donation/sponsor ideas
design phone scripts and letter templates for your volunteers
create a monthly timeline with financials, schedule and deadlines
utilize personalized bid sheets with individualized pricing and
increments
use established templates: description sheets, receipts & registration
discover proper distribution of all items between raffle, auction, etc.
learn silent auction grouping and suggested packaging of items
receive assistance with the layout and design of your catalog
receive training of auction volunteers
ensure oversee, assist and train check-out system volunteers
get a comprehensive post-assessment and follow-up program
Additional Services:
Fundraiser Referral Services, for supplemental fundraising
Group Fundraising
Auction Seminars
Charity Auction
Books, CD's & Training Manuals
13. Do you provide the items for sale at my auction?
No. We do NOT provide consignment items. With a PURE DONATIONS Auction,
you keep 100% of the profits raised from such items. Additionally, you receive
assistance in the acquisition process every step of the way. For instance:
receive the initial "Guided Brainstorming" party which evaluates what
resources you already have within your organization
design your event with professional guidance specifically to your
clientele while working within your available time frame
learn "The 5 Proven Most Desirable Donations" for your auction
receive extensive vendor lists with area businesses and phone numbers,
conveniently broken down into these 5 proven & simple categories
access complete, ready-to-use personalized phone scripts and letter
templates, so that asking for donations is as simple as pointing to a vendor
name and reading aloud from your script
create personalized acquisition goals, schedules, deadlines and
incentives
receive personalized auction donation forms for each donator's tax
purposes
achieve professional distribution of items between the silent auction, live
auction and the drawing for chance (raffle)
learn how-to package your items for optimal bidder interest
discover effective marketing methods for displaying items
receive professional appraisals for opening bids and increments
Design comprehensive optimal bid sheets, description sheets, registration,
auction catalogs and shopping guides
receive superior check-out procedures designed specifically for your
event
Last Edited 09/30/2007
